Difference between Gibe and Jeer

What is the difference between Gibe and Jeer?

Gibe as a noun is a facetious or insulting remark; a jeer or taunt. while Jeer as a noun is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

Gibe

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer or taunt.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perform a jibe (2, 3). To agree. To cause to execute a gibe (2, 3).

Jeer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.A gear; a tackle.(Nautical)(plural). An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.

We hope you now know whether to use Gibe or Jeer in your sentence.

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